Iceland’s First Unicorn Inspires Startup Investment, African Startup Investments Decline

Iceland celebrates its first unicorn as Kerecis is acquired for $1.3 billion. Meanwhile, African startup investments face a decline. Plus, startups in the carbon dioxide removal industry seek support from policymakers and partners. Also, the Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit sparks optimism for ticketing startups.

Sources:
https://tech.eu/2024/05/24/icelands-first-unicorn-will-spur-investment-in-icelandic-startups-but-dont-expect-the-floodgates-to-open-on-more-unicorns-say-icelandic-founders/
https://africa24.it/en/2024/05/24/decline-in-african-startup-investments-trends-and-implications/
https://energypost.eu/carbon-dioxide-removal-heres-what-the-start-ups-want-from-policymakers-partners/
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/304956/20240524/ticketmaster-antitrust-lawsuit-sparks-optimism-ticketing-startups.htm

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:38) Iceland’s first unicorn will spur investment but don’t expect “floodgates” to open, says unicorn founder
(00:02:58) Decline in African Startup Investments: Trends and Implications
(00:05:39) Carbon Dioxide Removal: here’s what the start-ups want from policymakers, partners
(00:09:35) Ticketmaster Antitrust Lawsuit Sparks Optimism for Ticketing Startups